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Check: GEN008120 M6

MACOSX 10.6: GEN008120 M6 (in version v1 r3)

Title

If the system is using LDAP for authentication or account information, the /etc/openldap/ldap.conf (or equivalent) file must not have an extended ACL. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

LDAP can be used to provide user authentication and account information, which are vital to system security. The LDAP client configuration must be protected from unauthorized modification.

Check Content

Open a terminal session and enter the following command to verify the /etc/openldap/ldap.conf has no extended ACLs. ls -lL /etc/openldap/ldap.conf If the permissions include a '+', the file has an extended ACL. If the file has an extended ACL and it has not been documented with the IAO, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Open a terminal session and enter the following command to remove the ACLs. chmod -RN /etc/openldap/ldap.conf

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-38157r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-22562

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CCIs

CCIs tied to check.

Number	Definition
CCI-000225	The organization employs the concept of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (and processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned tasks in accordance with organizational missions and business functions.

Controls

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.

Number	Title
AC-6	Least Privilege